Yes, the library is WiFi equipped throughout the building (but there may be some spots less "hot" than others). You should be aware, however, that your laptop is vulnerable unless you have adequate and up-to-date antivirus software on it. The library cannot assume responsibility for any damage to your equipment.

Yes, you can use your Shrewsbury card at over 100 public libraries in the Central and Western Massachusetts Automated Resources Sharing Network (C/W MARS), as long as your card is not blocked. Your card is blocked if you accumulate more than $10 in fines or fees.

We have a copier available for public use at 15 cents per copy. We do not have a fax machine available for public use, but do have a public scanner that allows you to send copied documents to fax machines or e-mail addresses.

Books and other items in good condition and that are clean and mold-free: including children’s books, CD’s, and DVDs, large print books, commercially recorded items: music on CDs,

We cannot accept items which are unhealthy to handle, dirty, moldy, smelly, burnt, chewed, damp or missing covers. We also cannot accept textbooks, encyclopedias and magazines.

Donated items may be added to the library’s collection, given them to the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library for their book sale, or disposed of them through book recycling programs.

As the receiving institution, the Library cannot assign a value to the books you donate. Donors must determine the value of donated items.

The library has limited space for accepting and storing donations, so there are times when we must limit the number of donations, or turn away donations entirely. It is always best to call in advance if you wish to donate books, especially if donating more than three bags or boxes. The Circulation Services Desk can be reached at 508-842-0081 X3 can assist you.

The library publishes a newsletter every 3 months, which is mailed to every home in Shrewsbury. Additional copies are available at the front desk. Programs are posted in community newspapers, such as The Weekly Record, The Shrewsbury Chronicle and the Community Advocate. Look for signs around the Library and on Shrewsbury Public Access Channel cable as well. You can read copies of the newsletter in an online archive.

You can get a library card in person at the library. You must have a license or state issued ID with your current address, or 2 pieces of mail addressed to your current address. There is no cost for getting a library card if you live in Massachusetts. Register for a library card.

You can return library items in the book slot near the main entrance, when the library is open or closed. We ask that you bring music CD's into the front desk to avoid damage to these fragile items, but all other items can be returned to the book drop. You can also return items to other neighboring libraries.